Looking for fun and affordable activities to kick off 2021? Wichita State’s Community Education has you covered. We offer a variety of exciting classes for this season. Categories include, arts and crafts, culinary, home and DIY, … [Read more...] about Start the New Year with WSU’s Community Education!
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FREE Local Coloring Pages from Wichita Businesses, Organizations
If there's been anything positive from 2020 (and there has been, definitely), one of the positives is that local organizations brought a lot more of their resources online for Wichita residents - and for the whole world - to enjoy and learn … [Read more...] about FREE Local Coloring Pages from Wichita Businesses, Organizations
Meritrust Virtual Financial Camp for students
For more than a decade, Meritrust has offered free financial camps every summer for kids in the community that were open to the public. The goal of the camps are to help students become Financially Fearless as they grow and move into … [Read more...] about Meritrust Virtual Financial Camp for students
Free and Inexpensive Fitness Events in Wichita
Who doesn't love a fitness class...especially when it's free?! Wichita has a wide variety of free fitness classes and inexpensive fitness events throughout the year for you to try. Some of those classes include Zumba, Barre, Yoga and … [Read more...] about Free and Inexpensive Fitness Events in Wichita
Groupon for Wichita Eagle Sunday paper or digital edition!
There's a Groupon right now for a subscription to the Wichita Eagle. This will save you so much money on the paper. Especially if you use the promo code that's available right now. There are four options you can choose from, but one is … [Read more...] about Groupon for Wichita Eagle Sunday paper or digital edition!
Sedgwick County Extension will offer Victory Garden 101 classes online
If you've always wanted to try your hand at gardening or if you'd just like to learn more, the Sedgwick County Extension will be offering gardening classes online for FREE! I'm super excited about this one. I'm definitely going to be … [Read more...] about Sedgwick County Extension will offer Victory Garden 101 classes online
Kansas Garden Guide, Free to Download
Is this your year to plant a garden? The 80-page Kansas Garden Guide has what you need to know about growing vegetables and herbs in Kansas: soil, compost, seeding, watering, pest control, container gardening, season extension, harvesting, … [Read more...] about Kansas Garden Guide, Free to Download
2022 Entertainment Book
The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita. Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has … [Read more...] about 2022 Entertainment Book
Adventures in Learning for adults 55+
LifeVentures Kansas is a non-profit, interfaith community that offers learning and social activities for adults ages 55 and up. Each spring and fall, LifeVentures organizes Adventures in Learning, a fun and educational 8-week program … [Read more...] about Adventures in Learning for adults 55+
“Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s New Joint Activities Guide
The new year brings new goals for many people. How about you? Do you want to find a hobby, pick up another career skill, improve your fitness or help your kids learn something new? Maybe you'd like to make some friends who share your … [Read more...] about “Evolve” with the City of Wichita’s New Joint Activities Guide
FREE: Women’s Money Brunch
This Saturday I'll be part of a panel discussing money topics specifically as they relate to women. The Kansas Consumer Credit Counseling Service has put together a FREE brunch for women with the goal of empowering women to make sound … [Read more...] about FREE: Women’s Money Brunch
Free workshop series for musicians, dancers, actors at Friends University
The Friends University Fine Arts department will host a series of free workshops for dancers, actors, and musicians right after the lunch hour every other Tuesday in the month of October. The free "Creative Workshop" series is open to … [Read more...] about Free workshop series for musicians, dancers, actors at Friends University
FREE Girls in Aviation Day
Have you ever looked up at the clouds and wondered what it would be like to fly? As a young girl, I used to lie on my back, look up at the sky and daydream about this very thing. Now girls ages 8-17 will have the opportunity to learn … [Read more...] about FREE Girls in Aviation Day
Moon landing anniversary events at Lake Afton Public Observatory
The volunteers at Lake Afton Public Observatory invite you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with special activities and presentations every Friday and Saturday in the month of July. These are … [Read more...] about Moon landing anniversary events at Lake Afton Public Observatory
Food preservation class at Sedgwick County Extension in June
I would be interested in this class! K-State Research and Extension is having a food preservation class at the Sedgwick County Extension Center in June. In the Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe class, you'll learn how to properly … [Read more...] about Food preservation class at Sedgwick County Extension in June
Kids cooking classes from the YMCA
The Greater Wichita YMCA has announced a new lower price on its kids cooking classes this summer. They also have income-based pricing available for the cooking classes. The Jr. Chef Academy is a 10-week hands-on cooking class for kids … [Read more...] about Kids cooking classes from the YMCA
Intro to Chalk Couture classes in Wichita
I met the owner of Chalk with Darcie recently at a Wichita Flea Market and absolutely loved what she's doing. Darcie is a Chalk Couture Independent Designer, and these little craft projects are both beautiful AND easy (which is why I … [Read more...] about Intro to Chalk Couture classes in Wichita
Documentary screening and ICT Soup crowdfunding dinner
ICT Soup and Harvester Arts will host a screening of a mini-documentary about Wichita's very first amusement park. For Your Amusement: The Wonderland Park on Ackerman Island will be screened on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Harvester Arts. … [Read more...] about Documentary screening and ICT Soup crowdfunding dinner
Two deals on horseback riding lessons from Wichita Riding Academy
Whoa, Nelly! Wichita Riding Academy is offering two different holiday specials on horseback riding lessons. This is a really rare deal, as they normally don't offer discounts, so this is your opportunity. Riding lessons are the next best … [Read more...] about Two deals on horseback riding lessons from Wichita Riding Academy
Awesome events at the Wichita Public Library
It's no secret the Wichita Public Library is an awesome resource for books. But our library is home to so much more than books. (Although, really, if you have books what more do you need?) The best part is that unless otherwise noted, … [Read more...] about Awesome events at the Wichita Public Library
Veterans Coming Home: Salute & Awards Banquet
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport, KPTS-Channel 8 will recognize three outstanding veterans and one local business at Veterans Coming Home: Salute & Awards Banquet 2018. At the banquet, KPTS will … [Read more...] about Veterans Coming Home: Salute & Awards Banquet
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Wichita, KS and Vicinity
Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For more than 25 years, the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children … [Read more...] about FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Wichita, KS and Vicinity
Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival at Sedgwick County Extension
Get ready for a family friendly day of food, farms and 4-H. K-State Research and Extension for Sedgwick County will host its annual Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Katharine Elder, chef and … [Read more...] about Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival at Sedgwick County Extension
#JointheCrew: Sailing in Kansas with the Ninnescah Sailing Association
??? Tired of the same old weekend routine? Looking for an adventure? Check out the Ninnescah Sailing Association! *And check out the 1/2 price deal on sailing lessons for family members or friends, below! The NSA is a … [Read more...] about #JointheCrew: Sailing in Kansas with the Ninnescah Sailing Association
Sailing summer camps at El Dorado Lake begin soon from Walnut Valley Sailing Club
Have some fun on the water at El Dorado Lake! The Walnut Valley Sailing Club is offering affordable Learn to Sail classes at El Dorado Lake for both youth and adults. Can you imagine? Once you've learned how, sailing would a great way to … [Read more...] about Sailing summer camps at El Dorado Lake begin soon from Walnut Valley Sailing Club